US Bridges

County Road 70 over Branch of Cassadaga Crk

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 4.8 Miles NW of Gerry · Structure no. 000000003047070

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,591
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 70 over Branch of Cassadaga Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 70 over Branch of Cassadaga Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,591 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,606 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 70
CrossesBranch of Cassadaga Crk
Location4.8 Miles NW of Gerry
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.24322, -79.31335
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,591 (2018)
Projected traffic1,606 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 70 over Branch of Cassadaga Crk built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 70 over Branch of Cassadaga Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 70 over Branch of Cassadaga Crk carry?

About 1,591 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 70 over Branch of Cassadaga Crk?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 70 over Branch of Cassadaga Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.